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4 American Studies PhD degrees found
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Pavol Jozef Safarik University Faculty of Arts
Ph.D. in British and American Studies
- Košice, Slovakia
PhD
Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
British and American Studies are an essential part of European philological education in the current era of globalization. Implementation of this field of study in the Ph.D. form of study pursues the requirement to make a fundamental contribution to strengthening the theoretical and methodological basis of research and research proper in linguistic and literary disciplines as well as British and American realia and their teaching at a higher education institution. It makes a fundamental contribution to the education of new experts and thus maintains the continuity of this research in Slovakia. Our graduates can work as teachers, translators, interpreters, linguists, employees of travel offices and agencies, text proofreaders, editors, etc.
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University of London, School of Advanced Study
PhD at the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. The Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), based at the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies, offers specialist doctoral supervision across the humanities and social sciences, covering Latin America and the Caribbean.
University of California Santa Cruz
Ph.D. in Latin American and Latino Studies
- Santa Cruz, USA
PhD
English
The Ph.D. program in Latin American and Latino Studies at University of California Santa Cruz offers an innovative transnational and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the peoples, cultures, societies and institutions of the Américas.
The University of Texas at Dallas
Doctor of Philosophy in History of Ideas
- Richardson, USA
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in History of the Ideas degree program is designed primarily for individuals who wish to conduct advanced research and to teach at the college level, but it is open to qualified candidates who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills. Students concentrate on the study of philosophy and intellectual and cultural history, with a focus on modern Europe and America.
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A Doctor of Philosophy can be the next level of degree for post-graduate students interested in studying a specific field in depth. A prestigious degree, it can be a great achievement to earn a PhD, and having one can help you rise to the top of your field.
What is a PhD in American Studies? This degree focuses on the many different aspects of American culture. You may study a lot of American history, including art history. You may also complete coursework that teaches you about American popular culture, literature, architecture and other cultural elements and how they combine to make the country unique. You may be able to focus on a specialization such as art or social relations.
Learning about history and culture can help you gain a better appreciation of art and literature. You may be more informed about the historical relevance of American traditions and landmarks, which can make traveling more exciting. Thinking historically can help you to make smart decisions in your current life.
Completing all the courses to earn your degree can cost different amounts from one school to the next. Completing some of your coursework online can have a big impact on how much earning the degree will cost you overall.
With a degree in American studies, you could be prepared to qualify for many different jobs. You could work in a museum as a curator, or at a university as a professor and researcher. You could also become a primary or secondary school history teacher. Depending on what your studies focus on, this versatile degree could even equip you to become a historian, city planner, librarian or public policy analyst.
There are many schools that offer programs for earning a PhD in American Studies. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.